The Hard Shoulder

Should Dublin have a functioning fruit and veg market like many other European cities? Joining Kieran today to discuss was Social Democrats TD Gary Gannon and Travel Journalist Fionn Davenport.

"I think it would be highly regrettable and unnecessary...' if there is a blue flu later this year", so says Simon Harris, addressing an action that Garda officers are considering to take during US President Joe Biden’s visit next week. Minister for Justice and Higher and Further Education joined Kieran today on the show to discuss the issue as well as the notion of arming guards with tasers.

Recent reports have suggested that RTE are considering replacing Operational Transformation. RTE refutes these reports but it brings about the question is it time for the 15-year-long programme to end? Joining Kieran was former medic on the show Dr Eva Orsmond and eating disorder advocate and head of News at Tipp FM Shelia Naughton.

The Garda Representative Association are once again calling for tasers as protection for Gardai. To discuss this Kieran was joined by Liam Herrick, who is Executive Director for the Irish Council of Civil Liberties, and John Dean-O’Keefe, who is a forensic criminologist and former communications manager for the GRA.

In today's episode of Pod Couple, Darren Cleary, managing editor of Go Loud and Jess Kelly, Newstalk’s Technology Correspondent joined Kieran to chat about Detectives Don’t Sleep podcast.

Newstalk reporter Josh Crosbie visited the town of Carlingford ahead of the upcoming visit of US President Joe Biden. We heard from Josh today on the show.

In our monthly slot with Pete Lunn, founder and head of the ESRI’s Behavioural Research Unit, we discussed today the science behind lying.

Ireland's neutrality will be debated at a forum on our place in the world this summer. Tánaiste Micheál Martin has been telling his Cabinet colleagues about the forum, which will take place in June. Kieran was joined by Dorcha Lee is a retired Irish Army Colonel and peacekeeper to discuss..

Newstalk's own, Simon Tierney joined Kieran again for the series 'The Shopping Trolley Hotline'. The series will give listeners pause when they’re filling their trolleys, to consider their options. This week Simon and Kieran looked as some of the easter eggs on our shelves...

It all tees off tomorrow from Augusta National, the first golf major of the year is upon us, and it’s the one they all want to win. Off The Ball’s Joe Molloy joined Kieran to discuss the one's leading the pack heading into The Masters...

US President Joe Biden has confirmed that he will visit Ireland from April 11th to 14th. Biden will also be addressing Dáil Éireann during his time in Dublin. Kieran Cuddihy was joined by Kieran Allen, lecturer in the school of sociology in UCD who will be protesting President Joe Biden's visit. Richard Neal, Congressman from Massachusetts also joined The Hard Shoulder to discuss the visit…

When it comes to dinner on Easter Sunday, you simply can’t go wrong with roast lamb! With the help of Aldi Ireland, chef, food writer, author, and proprietor of 'Ballyknocken House & Cookery School, Catherine Fulviohere joined Kieran to discuss how to prepare the perfect Easter Dinner to impress all...

Ireland's neutrality will be debated at a forum on our place in the world this summer. Tánaiste Micheál Martin has been telling his Cabinet colleagues about the forum, which will take place in June. What should our position be on neutrality? Kieran was joined by Neale Richmond, Minister of State with responsibility for Employment Affairs & Retail Businesses, and Fine Gael TD for Dublin Rathdown an...

Media tycoon Rupert Murdoch and ex-police chaplain Ann Lesley Smith have abruptly called off their engagement weeks after announcing it. Henry McKean hit the streets to ask is it the right thing to call it off, a braver thing to do than going through with it?

Every week, Tuesday Travel on The Hard Shoulder with thanks to Emirates, will take a closer look at some of the fantastic destinations Emirates fly to around the world. This week, Kieran Cuddihy was joined by Fionn Davenport, travel writer and broadcaster to look at the stunning detination of Dubai...

The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors (AGSI) today agreed to take part in further protests in its ongoing rostering dispute with Garda management. Kieran was joined by Former Garda Assistant Commissioner Pat Leahy to discuss...

Kieran Cuddihy was joined by Fine Gael Senator, Regina Doherty, and Socialist Party TD for Cork North Central, Mick Barry. Continuing the series, ‘Common Ground’, they will debate some of the biggest, most divisive topics around. The series continued with a discussion around 'Was Eoin Ó Brion right to tweet garda eviction image?'

Former US President Donald Trump arrived in New York yesterday, and today will report to the office of the district attorney in Lower Manhattan.  He will be fingerprinted and possibly photographed before being brought before a court. Trump is expected in court to hear charges and have a chance to enter a plea. Kieran was joined by Anthony Zucher, North America Correspondent for the BBC and Matt Ma...

Former US President Donald Trump has been preparing to face criminal charges in a historic court hearing in New York today. New York police and security services have been flooding the city, with barricades erected around the Manhattan court building. The founder of WestWingReports Paul Brandus joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to discuss…

There will be constraints to building houses here no matter who is in government, Leo Varadkar has said. The Taoiseach has also denied Fr Peter McVerry’s claim he overruled objections from the Housing Minister to put an end to the eviction ban. To discuss this further, Kieran was joined by Fr Peter McVerry, founder of the Peter McVerry Trust…

Most people are missing out on savings as they did not shop around when originally choosing a bank and do not consider switching. That’s according to a new report from the ERSI today. Paperwork, education, fear of not paying their bills - these are all barriers for Irish people. It’s costing us. Kieran was joined by Conor Pope, Consumer Affairs Correspondent at The Irish Times...

The eviction ban was lifted over the weekend. There will be constraints to building houses here no matter who is in government, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said. Kieran was joined on The Hard Shoulder by Mary from Dublin, she is facing eviction from the house she rents in Dublin. Councillor Nial Ring, Independent Dublin City Councillor also joined The Hard Shoulder...

This week marks two months since the devastating earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria, killing almost 60,000 people. Works are continuing in the region, where almost 1.6 million people are now living in tented accomodation due to the damage. Unicef are working in the area and so far have reached 400,000 people, but aim to help 3 million people. Newstalk Breakfast presenter Ciara Kelly is in Turkey...

Lam's takeaway in Ballyfermot has been in business for 32 years. Following a family dispute, owner Ken Lam’s son Jonathan Lam is opening a separate takeaway ‘New Lams’ right nextdoor. Bobby Kerr was joined by Liam Collins, Columnist with The Sunday Independent to discuss a history of family feuds in business in Ireland…

This Friday will officially mark the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement. It brought about remarkable change in Northern Ireland following 30 years of conflict. But, how did the signing of the deal end up affecting businesses and the economy in Northern Ireland. Bobby Kerr was joined by Paddy Malone, PRO of of Dundalk Chamber of Commerce and Peter Hannan of Hannan Meats to discuss...